tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6236498470662179494.post8390553025041362720..comments2023-09-26T07:20:31.638-04:00Comments on Talkin' S-Mac: The Draft Buzz...Talkin' S-Machttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01986228427076682662noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6236498470662179494.post-12713653421082697812009-05-01T04:19:00.001-04:002009-05-01T04:19:00.001-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Stackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07525835033475133809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6236498470662179494.post-70921677708648197232009-05-01T04:19:00.000-04:002009-05-01T04:19:00.000-04:00I need twelve seconds of your time. I need all of...I need twelve seconds of your time. I need all of you to view this. It's the Raji/Matthews press conference. Bring the video to the 5:10 mark and watch Raji's face. <br /><br />http://www.packers.com/multimedia/videos/2009_non_game/video_20090430__ab160ab21e4f__dd7f0570a7b4/<br /><br />I will have dreams of Raji making those faces at Adrian Peterson, Matt Forte, Jay Cutler, and Br...no, I'm not going to say it...Stackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07525835033475133809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6236498470662179494.post-29668958963843545462009-04-23T22:26:00.000-04:002009-04-23T22:26:00.000-04:00Stack, good stuff.
Quick thoughts on David Veik...Stack, good stuff. <br /><br />Quick thoughts on David Veikune...I never saw him play at Hawaii. I saw him at the Combine and he did not overly impress me. But, this video is what encouraged me:<br /><br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vpQOlBUGz58&feature=related<br /><br />I like his side to side agility. I like how he ends the video dropping in coverage enough so that it piqued my interest. Could he possibly play the OLB spot in a 3-4? Also, in every picture that I have ever seen of him, he looks like a mass murderer. Our defense needs a little attitude.<br /><br />Oh, how can I forget two guys that impressed me in Oregon State's victory over USC. Brandon Hughes was the MAN that day. Especially on crossing routes in the 1st half. Undersized. Tackles high. But, plays with a big heart. Worth considering late. <br /><br />Also have to look into Keenan Lewis. Due to his size, he'll get a better look than Hughes. Definitely will get drafted higher. But, I'm not convinced he's the better player. Hughes is smaller, but tougher and a better tackler. Both turn and see the ball in the air. Lewis is better at winning jump balls, but Hughes will knock them away. During the season, I gave a pretty decent take on Hughes. But, guy is not afraid and worth considering as an undrafted FA or late round pick.<br /><br />Look into Western Illinois' Jason Williams. <br /><br />Also check out Johnny Knox. Could he be the next Wes Welker?<br /><br />I am interested in Tyson Jackson b/c there is not another guy his size in the draft and the Packers don't seem interested in Vonnie Holliday. Jeremy Navarre is big, but I don't know much about him.<br /><br />Taurus Johnson showed promise at South Florida, but was extremely inconsistent. <br /><br />Totally get your buzz on Malcolm Jenkins. Plus, he wore #2 in college. Guy has such style. Such grace. He'd be sweet! And, yes, last year we drooled over the prospects of seeing him in Green & Gold.<br /><br />My final mock draft is:<br /><br />1.) Tyson Jackson. The Packers need big bodies. I'm not convinced that Raji will be available. I don't think Thompson will draft a CB in the 1st round. We need to become more physical at the line of scrimmage. <br /><br />2.) Michael Johnson. It has to happen. It has to. If I could have one wish from this weekend, it'd be to have MJ. Give me #93. The rest will take care of itself. <br /><br />3a.) Zach Follett. The OLB position is the most vital spot in a 3-4 defense. Time to load up. Follett fits.<br /><br />3b.) Javon Ringer. I'm not convinced that B-Jack has the ability. Lumpkin & Wynn have failed to stay healthy. Ringer has home run potential. He'd be a terrific 3rd down back. Plays a lot faster than he timed.<br /><br />4.) Asher Allen. Pimp with a limp. He also wore #2 in college. He's undersized, but he took away a side of the field. Literally. Teams feared him. Thompson won't draft him because he's not even 5-10, but I like his game.<br /><br />5.) Bear Pascoe. Every time I try to think of putting someone else's name in the spot, I ask myself, "Why?"<br /><br />6a.) Robert Francois. We need LB's. This guy wants it. It's his dream to be an NFL LB. Worth a pick.<br /><br />6b.) Michael Jones. When Georgia play Arizona State at ASU this year, Jones was the only guy that seemed like he belonged for the Sun Devils. He caught my eye. In fact, he got me out of my chair during one stretch. Thompson loves WR's. Jones is an athlete. He's got the size to create mismatches. <br /><br />7.) I can't believe that Terrill Byrd is not drawing more attention. Over the last two years he has 27 tackles for loss and 13.5 sacks. He was an integral figure in the middle of the Bearcats defense. He dominated the Orange Bowl. Yet, he gets little interest from anyone. Worth a late look.<br /><br />2 more sleeps!Talkin' S-Machttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986228427076682662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6236498470662179494.post-43979561875539361272009-04-23T04:16:00.000-04:002009-04-23T04:16:00.000-04:00The 2009 NFL Draft is nearly upon us. I have been...The 2009 NFL Draft is nearly upon us. I have been researching pony kegs of local micros. I have been clipping coupons to buy shrimp in bulk. I am testing my phone in every corner of the house and charging it nightly. I am warning females and family that I will be inaccessible on many levels. I have been looking up Gary Reasons highlights on YouTube...<br /><br />Here they are by the way...and get this, it's his kid auditioning to be an intern. Tremendous video. Remember this game as a kid, such a throwback, and what an LB corps...don't miss Gary sneaking the punt at 3 minutes, don't miss the killer bio shot at 4:40 and don't miss the goal line stand at 4:57. It's unhealthy how many times I've watched this...<br /><br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cBjCkEkln9E<br /><br />Suffice to say, I'm into this. Football is king. Period. And for the eye-rollers out there, look, I'm ready to puke from all the personal footage of Mark Sanchez too. Seems like a great kid, but enough. The whole format, the first two rounds...I have to work Saturday and I'm not even concerned with missing that portion of the draft. High drama, to be sure, but looking forward to the mining in the later rounds. <br /><br />Information is spewing about. At this point, you don't know what to believe. Tyson Jackson to Kansas City, Sanchez to Seattle, Raji to Cleveland. I have also heard that Jacksonville's #8 is a target for a potential Sanchez trade. I have a sinking feeling in my stomach that Raji will not see number nine. The guy closes so well. I miss you already. <br /><br />Let me pose a scenario:<br /><br />1. Stafford / Lions<br />2. Smith / Rams<br />3. Jackson / K.C. <br /> -remember Pioli drafted Seymour, but he signed Vrabel as a FA. <br />4. Sanchez / Seattle<br /> -his value could land him here for Seattle or someone else.<br />5. Raji / Cleveland. <br /> -best player available. and he fits. <br />6. Smith / Cincy<br /> -seems so likely <br />7. Crabtree / Oakland<br />8. Maclin / Jax<br />9. ... / Pack<br /><br /><br />It's possible Raji slides to us. It's possible we draft Tyson Jackson or Andre Smith. A year ago Keith Rivers was taken #9, could we see Aaron Curry? <br /><br />I don't know, I'm just a hack. I do know this though; if you had asked me one year ago if I would take Malcolm Jenkins with my first round pick, I would have heartily said yes. I want Raji. However, if the above scenario plays out, with both Raji and Tyson Jackson off the board, I am not sure I would feel comfortable moving off the nine spot risking Jenkins. <br /><br />I see Jackson as stiff. Not saying I wouldn't take him, but he just looks stiff to me. Confused a bit by the universal praise he seems to be garnering as of late. Again, I'm an outsider. <br /><br />If we're left to choose without a top DL, for me it has to be Jenkins or an LB. Jenkins I would take at nine. For an LB, I would move down. I think, flatly stated, Jenkins brings the most potential impact. Great addition to a great environment. Arguably the best football player available. <br /><br />The LBs are a good crop. If Curry falls, I'd be interested. Never thought we'd lay a hand on him. Who knows. After that, it's Orakpo for me. I like Orakpo for what he is, but do worry about him in coverage. Smart enough guy to learn, but you just don't see the instinct in coverage. Maybin, I think, has this spatial instinct, but I don't care for him. Plays a little high for me. Great build, tremendous body type. Just doesn't seem to have his power behind him, which I think will get him blown off his angle in the pros. <br /><br />Macho Harris can explode off the surface. Have seen that from him. Felt the same way about Patrick Lee last year. Guy could just explode off of the spot. Still believe in Lee and think his coverage was excellent. Made some mistakes, not a tackling heavyweight, but I think he's going to be a player. Always have. I ride with P. Lee.<br /><br />Not impressed with Veiekune. Have put undue attention on him in watching Hawaii games. Not impressed. <br /><br />I think 2:9 is where we take our OLB. None of them are good enough for #9. It's a deep class of good players at the position. We stand to get great value here because of it. <br /><br />We've got two picks in the third. I am in full concord with Zach Follett. I don't need a different take cause I don't want a different take. Follett. Green Bay. <br /><br />With the second pick in the third, I'm hoping Bruton is available. Nice athleticism, heady, will get better. Place him among the pimps. Special teams stud contributor. <br /><br />Ricky Jean-Francois interests me, played the end and then moved inside. Think he will develop really well. Might prefer to take him late as opposed to Jackson early. Is it possible Jean-Francois has the greater upside? <br /><br />Terrance Taylor, when will my obsession with you end?<br /><br />I like Pryor for all the reasons mentioned. Makes plays late. Gets the ball out. Hypolite has shown up when I've been watching. We need to give Vaughn Martin a shot. <br /><br />Give Jeff MacPherson a FA contract if you're worried about FB. <br /><br />Looking forward to the weekend. Hopefully the Bears blow it. <br /><br />Peace.Stackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07525835033475133809noreply@blogger.com